Beta-Alanine causes muscle growth
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The Claim
There is a belief that beta-alanine supplementation directly leads to increased muscle mass, similar to what is expected from creatine or protein supplements.
Origin
This misconception may arise from the association of beta-alanine with improved exercise performance, which is often linked to muscle growth.
What Science Says
Current studies do not show a direct link between beta-alanine supplementation and muscle hypertrophy. Research, such as randomized controlled trials, primarily indicates that beta-alanine helps in buffering acid in muscles, potentially improving performance but not directly causing muscle growth.
Verdict
False
Sources
- PMID:30334920 High-Intensity Interval Training Augments Muscle Carnosine in the Absence of Dietary Beta-alanine Intake.
- PMID:18548362 Beta-alanine and the hormonal response to exercise.
- PMID:31744521 Effect of Bang® Pre-Workout Master Blaster® combined with four weeks of resistance training on lean body mass, maximal strength, mircoRNA expression, and serum IGF-1 in men: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.